Today it became known that Ryan Wesley Roth, suspected of attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump, wrote several letters outlining his assassination plans. According to Fox News, in one of the letters addressed to the Iranians, Roth admitted that he “let them down” by not carrying out the planned assassination attempt. He also offered $150,000 to anyone who “finished the job.”
The letters were found in a box given to a witness several months before the assassination attempt. The witness turned the box over to the Justice Department after learning that Roth was a suspect in the crime. Inside the box, in addition to letters, was ammunition. In one of the letters, Roth wrote: “I did my best and mustered all the courage to carry out the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, but I failed you. Now you must complete the job.”
Researchers also found a book written by Roth in 2023 that discusses Trump’s assassination and calls on Iran to commit the crime. In the book, Roth claims that he “must take some of the blame” for Trump’s election and even apologized to Iran for his mistake.
Roth is charged with possession of a weapon with an improper registration and unlawful possession of a handgun. He could face more serious charges, including aggravated assault, in the coming days for allegedly threatening the former president and Secret Service agents.
Recall that about two weeks ago, the FBI foiled an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his golf course when Roth was seen with a gun pointed at the course. He was subsequently arrested and detained in Martin County, near the scene of the incident.
Cursor previously wrote that Harris announced she was open to further debates with Trump.
